Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Strengths and weaknesses may relate to:
fitness components:
speed
agility
balance
endurance
strength
power
flexibility
repeated sprint ability
height
ability to successfully implement unit work and set team plays
skills in attack and defence .
Basic biomechanical principles may include:
balance
motion
force
momentum
power.
Advanced skills of netball may include:
ball handling - passing on the move
attacking skills:
screens
creating space for self and others
reading the play - vision, anticipation and body cues
timing
defending skills:
one-on one including switching and sagging
two on one
defending off the player
shooting technique:
step in, back and to the side
shooting unit:
shooter to shooter pass
leads
circle exit and entry
Wing Attack centre unit:
feeding the circle
driving onto the circle
holding around the circle
Centre Wing Defence unit:
working together to keep attackers off the circle
defence around the circle
Defence Unit:
split circle
Drills, activities may involve:
developing advanced skills through appropriate sequencing of skills
progressive skill acquisition
breaking down skills
modifying skill drills
coordinated positional plays
warm-ups and cool-downs.
Games and competitions may include:
simulated games
competition games
modified games to meet specific player and team needs
practice matches to develop advanced skills.
Regulations may relate to:
occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation
terms and conditions of permits from land management authorities or local council
terms and conditions of authorities or permissions from netball clubs or associations
environmental protection regulations.
Policies and procedures may involve:
risk management
safety
management of current or recurring injuries and illnesses
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment and court
training and scheduling commitments
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
Netball Australia's Member Protection Policy
Netball Australia Anti-doping policy
Netball Australia's Junior Policy.
Effective communication may involve:
calls
hand signals
eye signals.
Conditions and external influences may include:
environmental and weather conditions
other facility users
spectators
parents
umpires and administrators
other coaches.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
performs advanced level skills relevant to positional requirements and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
utilises knowledge of advanced level netball skills and relevant rules, regulations and policies when playing at an advanced level
communicates appropriately with team members, coaches, umpires and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must also ensure access to:
netball training and competition facilities
equipment such as netballs, goal posts, uniforms and positional bibs.
groups of advanced level netball players to train and play with and against
an accredited coach who has achieved advanced status to instruct and address players
support staff and scorers
umpires qualified to manage at least an advanced level players' game
rules of netball
current relevant regulation, player policies, procedures and codes that apply to participation in netball activities, games and competitions.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of performance of advanced level skills with speed and accuracy during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies
evaluation of third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSNTB305A Use advanced level tactics and game strategy in netball play
SISSNTB203A Participate in conditioning for netball.